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A review by pozo67
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book got confusing because of its writing style. I decided this year not to blame myself if old books did that.
Interesting book with a lot to say about human nature. The scary bits were really scary. I feel like if I was reading it back then, my mind would be blown by the social commentary. And of course this book is in response to Coral Island so it's good to start there.
I don't think this book is racist I think it's sending up racist books of the past. However, its characters are and it assumes readers will be, so it hasn't "aged well".
Piggy is a bullying victim I actually have time for. An intelligent boy, a boy who wants to do things his way. So much better and more well rounded than the saintly victims of my last two books! He was relatable and he was my favourite character.
Interesting book with a lot to say about human nature. The scary bits were really scary. I feel like if I was reading it back then, my mind would be blown by the social commentary. And of course this book is in response to Coral Island so it's good to start there.
I don't think this book is racist I think it's sending up racist books of the past. However, its characters are and it assumes readers will be, so it hasn't "aged well".
Piggy is a bullying victim I actually have time for. An intelligent boy, a boy who wants to do things his way. So much better and more well rounded than the saintly victims of my last two books! He was relatable and he was my favourite character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism